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Kahoa hihi vao

human history
  • Ingoa Kē

    Shell necklace (English)

  • Kupu whakaahua

    Kahoa hihi vao. A long neck ornament of yellow hihi (land snail shells) pierced and strung onto light coloured thread. Kahoa hihi vao may be worn by dancers during performances, worn to accentuate cultural attire, or gifted to loved ones.

  • Wāhi
  • Rā Tāpiringa
    Unknown
  • Tohu Tuakiri Kē

    37950 (ethnology)

  • Wāhanga
ornament, neck, 37950, Photographed by Daan Hoffmann,… … Read more

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